‘Darkman’ (1990) is Sam Raimi’s DIY superhero
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): He’d later become know for “Spider-Man,” but Raimi’s first superhero film is the interesting, flawed “Darkman.”
Science Fiction
‘Darkman’ (1990) is Sam Raimi’s DIY superhero
‘V for Vendetta’ (2006) a gorgeous revolution
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is a message movie about the value of freedom, and also a beautiful work of art.
‘Crack in Space’ (1966) tackles elections, multiverses
PKD flashback (Book review): It’s both dated and timely, stuck in both the 1960s and in a pulpy SF journey that takes us from the dawn of man to 2080.
P&C sail into high-seas terror in ‘The Ice Limit’ (2000)
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors take us on a frigid geographic adventure to the Screaming Sixties on the southern high seas.
‘Screamers: The Hunting’ (2009) a redundant trek
PKD flashback (Movie review): We return to the world of “Second Variety” adaptation “Screamers” with a lower budget and the same story.
‘Thunderhead’ (1999) shows thrills, scares of the West
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): Nora takes over as P&C’s favorite female lead in a grand adventure that teaches us a lot about Western geography.
‘Blade Runner’ shorts (2017) ease us back to neon streets
PKD flashback (Reviews): Three short prequel films expand the world of “Blade Runner 2049” as a way to promote the movie.
‘Riptide’ (1998) an early Preston & Child treasure
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors evocatively portray coastal Maine as treasure hunters take on ancient traps and vicious weather.
‘Chronicle’ (2012) can’t get by on novelty value
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “Chronicle” boasts a found-footage format and future star Michael B. Jordan, but the story is generic.
Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment
One-season wonders (TV review): The timing seemed perfect, as it came out right after “The Matrix.” But people had gotten their 1999 fill of VR worlds.